California § 6257 - If an emergency protective order concerns an endangered child, the child

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§ 6257. If an emergency protective order concerns an endangered child, the child

If an emergency protective order concerns an endangered child, the child’s parent or guardian who is not a restrained person, or a person having temporary custody of the endangered child, may apply to the court for a restraining order under Section 213.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6257 cover?

Section 6257 ("If an emergency protective order concerns an endangered child, the child") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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